Rev. Cathal Doherty, S.J.

Rev. Cathal Doherty, S.J.Marquette University

Marquette hall, 318

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-3164cathal.doherty@marquette.edu

Associate Professor

Theology Department (Systematic Theology)

Emmett J. and Martha Doerr Chair in Theology

Cathal Doherty SJ is a Jesuit priest and theologian. A linguistics professor before entering the Society of Jesus, he completed doctoral degrees in theoretical linguistics (University of California, Santa Cruz, 1993) and, as a Jesuit, in Catholic theology (Boston College, 2015), where he worked under Oliva Blanchette on Maurice Blondel’s philosophy of religion. Prior to joining the faculty at Marquette, he taught at University of San Francisco, Boston College and University College Dublin, Ireland. His main research interests lie in dogmatic theology, especially in the nature-grace relationship and sacraments, in addition to linguistics and the philosophy of religion. His recent publications develop a theology of the Word that explores divine action in embodied human speech.

Courses Taught

• Systematic Theology
• Sacramental Theology

Additional Information

Spring 2025

Office Hours

• Wednesday 2:00PM-4:00PM and by arrangement

Class Schedule

• THEO 3375-101:  Pivotal Texts and Thinkers - Ignatian Discernment
  • Tuesday 2:00PM-3:15PM
• THEO 3375-102:  Pivotal Texts and Thinkers - Spiritual Exercises, Part II
  • TBA
• THEO 8524-101:  Doctrinal Themes in Contemporary Roman Catholic Systematic Theology -Sacramental Theology
  • Wednesday 9:00AM-11:45AM